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10 Iconic Churches in SpainThe history of Spain is written in the architecture of its churches. Here are 10 of the most iconic ones. Earlier versions of the descriptions of these churches first appeared in 1001 Amazing Places You Must See Before You Die, edited by Richard Cavendish (2016). Writers’ names appear in...
10 Important Dates in Mars HistoryThe question of whether life could have started on Mars has been asked for centuries—but there’s much more to Mars than that. Here are 10 dates that brought new revelations about the Red Planet. list, space, astronomy, science, mars, exploration, life on mars, martians, meteorites, telescopes,...
10 Important Dates in Pluto HistoryAlways an oddity as a planet, Pluto was demoted to dwarf planet in 2006. That fateful day is, however, just one of many notable dates during its brief run as the solar system’s smallest planet. list, astronomy, space exploration, solar system, PlutoIn 1902 astronomer Percival Lowell noted that the...
10 Incredible Uses for EggsReader, consider the egg. It can be poached, scrambled, scotched, roasted, hard-boiled, devilled, pickled, and soft-boiled, all by itself. It can be part of a larger whole: a frittata, an omelette, a salad, benedict, with potatoes, bacon, cheese, green peppers, tabasco, paprika, salt, and pepper....
10 Infographics that Explain the Normandy Invasion During World War IIThe Normandy Invasion was launched on June 6, 1944, with the landing of U.S., British, and Canadian forces on five beaches on the northern coast of France. Even though D-Day is a generic military term for any day on which an operation is to occur, the Normandy Invasion was such an important and...
10 Inventions That Changed Your WorldYou may think you can’t live without your tablet computer and your cordless electric drill, but what about the inventions that came before them? Humans have been innovating since the dawn of time to get us to where we are today. Here are just 10 of the hundreds of inventions that profoundly changed...
10 Legendary Creatures from Around the WorldPeople around the world have been dreaming up creatures as part of their legends, folklore, and religious traditions for millennia. There are hundreds—or maybe thousands!—of creatures that have been talked about either with fear or reverence and woven into memorable tales. Here are just a few of...
10 Modernist Art MovementsThe turn of the 20th century was a time rife with change, chiefly in the way in which people began to perceive civilization as a whole and its overall goal. The outbreak of World War I, or the supposed War to End All Wars, and the unprecedented devastation that ensued challenged the foundations of...
10 Musical Acts That Scored 10 #1 HitsLanding a number-one hit on Billboard magazine’s Hot 100—the premiere pop singles chart in the United States—is by itself a remarkable achievement. A handful of recording artists, however, have managed the feat at least 10 times since the 1950s, when the chart originated. As you might expect, the...
10 Noteworthy Paintings at the Ashmolean MuseumThe Ashmolean Museum opened in 1683 at the University of Oxford. Its collection is vastly wide-ranging. This list highlights just 10 of its notable paintings. Earlier versions of the descriptions of these paintings first appeared in 1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die, edited by Stephen...
Falling Stars: 10 of the Most Famous Endangered SpeciesThey’re known as “charismatic megafauna” for a reason. These endangered animals ooze star power, a factor that conservationists have capitalized on in order to fund projects to protect them (and, often by default, the other organisms that share their complex ecosystems). People are far more likely...
10 of the World’s Most Dangerous FishMany people around the world depend on fishes or products made from fishes for their food and economic livelihood. More than 30,000 different species ply Earth’s oceans and bodies of fresh water. The beauty of many fish species is highlighted in fish stores, aquariums, and in home collections. Some...
10 Paintings to Visit at the National Galleries of Scotland in EdinburghThe National Galleries of Scotland are made up of the Scottish National Gallery, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, and Scottish National Portrait Gallery, all in Edinburgh. The museums trace their history back to 1850, when construction began on the National Gallery. The paintings in this...
10 Paintings You Should See at the Met in New York CityThese ten paintings have caused scandals and sparked mysteries—and you can find them only at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Start to unravel the complicated histories of Madame X, The Horse Fair, and more in this list. Earlier versions of the descriptions of these paintings first...
10 Places in (and around) ParisAh, Paris the incomparable! For us it’s soaked in romance. Whether you’ve suddenly found yourself with travel brochures in your hand or you prefer to travel from your armchair, Paris is one of those cities with wide open arms. (Cue Maurice Chevalier singing “Paris sera toujours Paris” or Ella...
10 Places to Visit in the Solar SystemHaving a tough time deciding where to go on vacation? Do you want to go someplace with startling natural beauty that isn’t overrun with tourists? Do you want to go somewhere where you won’t need to take a passport or get vaccinations? If you look up in the night sky, you’ll see a few of these...
10 Queens of the Athletic RealmWhether it’s on the pitch, the links, the ice, the courts, or the tracks, women have always excelled at sport, and here we’ve selected 10 of the greatest women athletes of all time. Winnowing it down to 10, of course, is always difficult. Did we miss one of your favorites? This list was adapted...
10 Questions About Insects AnsweredOh no, it’s a bug! There are many different kinds of insects in many different shapes and sizes. Some frighten people, while others delight them. And some play an important role in helping people get healthy. This list will help you gain a greater understanding of bugs. Earlier versions of these...
Off the Hook: 10 Sharks Protected from Fishing in American WatersA bloody slab of Americana if there ever was one, Jaws is frequently cited as having been a major catalyst in inflaming public sentiment against sharks. Nonetheless, the United States is a world leader in the protection of shark fisheries, having passed the Shark Finning Prohibition Act in 2000 and...
10 Things You Need to Know About the Hamilton-Burr Duel, According toHamilton’s BurrThere’s this musical that’s been getting some attention lately, Hamilton. Maybe you’ve heard of it. The show and its creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda, cleaned house at the 2016 Tony Awards by marrying hip-hop and Broadway in previously unimaginable ways, infusing blind casting with new meaning, making...